The kids had a great time yesterday with Megan Hicks the Origami Swami. Here are some pictures-
See you next Wednesday at 1PM for Superhero Training!
New Books!
We’ve just added some new books to our collection!
Click on the cover below to request the book or see if it’s on the shelf:
KIDS BOOKS-
TEEN BOOKS-
Help us keep the new books coming! Go here to purchase an item from our “wish list”:
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Marshall Steam Museum: Railroad Heroes program at the library!
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Marshall Steam Museum: Railroad Heroes will be visiting Aston Public Library on Thursday June 25, 2015 at 10:30AM to present a special kids program “Railroad Heroes”!
During this program the kids will hear a story about the legendary John Henry. After the story, they will learn about building railroad tracks through an interactive activity and discover how tracks keep trains operating safely. For children ages 3-8 years!
Register for the program at http://tinyurl.com/astonkidsevents .
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Megan Hicks, Origami Swami at the library!
Megan Hicks will entertain the kids with her storytelling and origami skills this Wednesday, June 17th! The program will be in the gym at 1PM. Please come and join the fun!
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This free program is part of our “Every Hero Has a Story” summer programs for the kids. There is a free program each Wednesday at 1PM for the kids. Children will also be awarded a prize each week if they read something and record their reading on the program web site-
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Register Your Child for Summer Reading – “Every Hero Has A Story”!
Your child can join the fun in this year’s Summer Reading Club at Aston Public Library!
Register your child at-
www.tinyurl.com/AstonSLP15
to log books read for a chance to win prizes!
Visit the Library every Wednesday at 1PM for special programs! For kids of all ages!
June 17 – Megan Hicks Origami
June 24 – Super Hero Training Academy
July 1 – Mr. Malcolm, Dramatic Storyteller
July 8 – Sciencetelling
July 15 – Segal Puppets
July 22 – Ed Schmitt, Magician
July 29 – Vicky Town, Storyteller
August 5 – Classroom Adventures
August 12 – Makin’ Music
August 19 – Party for Readers
August 26 – Zumbatomic Dance with Ms. Moni
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Volunteer Clearance Forms
Volunteers- This is the process for your clearances to work at our library. Please go to these sites, follow their process to get your clearance (which should be free of charge, make sure to select VOLUNTEER) and bring the clearance to the library.
- Submit a criminal history check at- http://epatch.state.pa.us/
- Submit a PA Child Abuse History Clearance at- http://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
- Sign this form and bring it to the Library – Disclosure Statement (.PDF file)
If you have lived outside Pennsylvania within the last 10 years, you will have to get an FBI clearance before you can be eligible to volunteer. If that is the case, please consult with the Library Director before proceeding.
Thanks so much for your willingness to help and sorry for the inconvenience!
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We are closed for Memorial Day
The library is closed for Memorial Day – Monday, May 25, 2015. Have a wonderful holiday, and we hope to see you soon!
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Summer Reading Club Preview Party on the 27th!
Is your child excited about the summer programs and books at the Library? Bring him or her to a special Preview Party 3:45PM on Wednesday May 27, 2015 at Aston Public Library! “Every Hero Has a Story” is the theme of this year’s Summer Reading Club at the Aston Public Library!
Summer Reading Club starts June 17th! Come find out how to earn books and prizes during the summer. Pre-readers can come, too. Party is for all ages. There will be games, songs, crafts, read aloud and snacks.
Register for the program at http://tinyurl.com/astonkidsevents !
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Free Chair Yoga Coming Tuesday afternoons at Aston Library!!
There will be a free chair yoga class at the our library starting soon, but space is limited, so sign up today. Go to
http://tinyurl.com/astonadultevents
to register!
Dates and times-
May 26
June 2, 9, (skipping the 16th) 23, and 30th
July 7th
at 2PM each day.
“Chair Yoga” is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair or standing, using a chair for support. It is appropriate for adults of all shapes, sizes, ages and genders. This session will be instructed by Lisa Dombroski RYT.
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Friends of the Library “Crayola” Raffle!
Come check out the Friends of the Aston Public Library’s Crayola Raffle! The prize is a variety of coloring items for your child! Paints, markers, crayons, pencils, construction paper and all the essentials for a budding artist! Chances are only $2 each or 3 for $5. All proceeds benefit the library through the Friends! The prize will be drawn in June.
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